Category Archives: State News
COVID-19 testing expands, new online dashboard provides virus risk and trends
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Coronavirus testing continues to be an important tool during this health pandemic and now, even more Michiganders can be tested. On Tuesday, May 26, Governor Gretchen ...
May 26, 2020
Retailers reopening across the state today
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – All retail businesses in Michigan are allowed to reopen today, so long as their employees are trained on how to use personal protective equipment and how to stop the spread ...
May 26, 2020
FEMA assists Michigan's flood response in Midland County
MIDLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began assisting Michigan’s flood response in areas of Midland County late last week. After significant flooding du...
May 25, 2020
Volunteers celebrate Memorial Day at Fort Custer National Ceremony
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Memorial Day is not canceled seemed to be the theme of this year’s holiday as many still took time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. WOOD TV 8...
May 25, 2020
MDOC - COVID-19 testing completed for every prisoner in system
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Corrections has announced that it has met its goal of testing every prisoner in its system as of Friday. The news comes after testing of pri...
May 25, 2020
Isle Royale National Park to see changes this year
ISLE ROYALE MI (WKZO AM/FM) – An iconic national park in Michigan may not see as many visitors this year as in the past. Isle Royale National Park's opening has been postponed due to the pandemi...
May 24, 2020
Michigan makes changes to the way that COVID-19 testing is reported
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) – Michigan is changing the way that COVID-19 testing data is reported. The Dept. of Health and Human Services announced that it will now separate the findings from the serol...
May 24, 2020
Albion man's attempt to recall Whitmer and Nessel fails
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – An Albion man’s attempt to recall Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel failed on Friday when his petitions were turned down by the Board of State...
May 23, 2020
Gov. Whitmer extends stay at home order until June 12
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Although some businesses are slowly opening back up in Michigan, the stay at home order will remain in place into next month. On Friday, May 22, Governor Gretchen Whit...
May 22, 2020
Damage assessment continues after Midland flooding
MIDLAND, MI (WTVB) – Receding floodwaters are making it easier to get a better idea of the damage left behind after two dams failed in central Michigan. Thousands were evacuated in Midland Count...
May 22, 2020
